Great Scott! No, not Winfield Scott or Sir Walter Scott, but Scott, the innkeeper at the Magnolia…read moreManor B&B!! What a wonderful host! We called for a last minute reservation & Scott immediately accommodated us! We asked for a 2 bedroom suite, as I was traveling for a weekend getaway with my BFF (and fellow "Steel Magnolia") for a girl's trip & Scott graciously offered the entire 3rd floor rooms to us @ a terrific price! He sent us emails with arrival info, weather updates & activities to enjoy during our stay. We were immediately impressed by the façade of this magnificent brick structure featuring several magnolia trees on the manicured lawn. Walking in was like stepping back in time! We loved the entry room with its immaculate wooden floors, showcase w/ books & antiques, stunning brick fireplace & hearth, w/ the mantle displaying pewter. We were absolutely drawn in to the Colonial Williamsburg feel! What a perfect welcome! The sitting & dining area were decorated w/ the same colonial vibe, a cozy sofa, a corner secretary, a grandfather clock & a set of comfy wing chairs matched w/ an antique table, by the white wooden fireplace accented w/ a copper tea things, candles, clocks & figures. This room also had a buffet table where breakfast was to be served. It had a huge selection of teas & snacks which were available all day. The rooms were exquisitely furnished; we loved the antique colonial feel. My room 3, was beautifully appointed w/ a grand four poster king bed that was high as the clouds! I loved the vintage step stool provided in each room to climb the stairway to heaven!! The bed was soft & comfy as the clouds too! I felt like I was truly sleeping in the heavens! The room was equipped with all the amenities necessary for our stay! A small frig & a luggage rack were tucked into the dormer windows w/ floral valances, a brocade camel back settee, plenty of outlets for your devices w/ free wifi, lamps, and closet space. The closets had nice wooden hangers and ironing supplies. I loved the burgundy oriental rugs & the creative way the flat screen tv was mounted to the wall. There were built in drawers on either side of the room, but the top drawers were taken out to attach the tv, yet the integrity of the colonial look was kept in tact. Clever! As this an old manor house, the floors creaked as we walked on them adding the the colonial charm of the place! One has to remember that this is an old manor house not a modern hotel, yet it was just as comfortable to us as a newer space. It was so homey and warm. The bathroom had cool, brass vintage fixtures, a large shower w/ great water pressure, plenty of towels & washcloths & a hairdryer (which dried my long hair super fast) in the vanity. Shower gel and conditioning shampoo is provided in dispensers in the shower, but you may want to pack some of your own conditioner. The highlight of the bathroom, and indeed, my experience in this inn, was the huge bathtub with a jacuzzi! I'm so glad I brought my bubble bath because I used this relaxing tub both days of my stay and it was so relaxing! The beveled mirrors were interesting additions & the recessed lighting on dimmers added to the chill vibe. There are extra towels downstairs by the staircase should any guests need more than the ones provided. My friend's room, 4, was just as special as mine, w/ a pretty cream settee at the foot of the bed. The bathroom to this room is private & is exclusively for the guests in room 4; it's about two or three steps from the room. But certainly not inconvenient. After our restful nights, we awoke to simply breakfasts that were diverse each morning, accommodating a variety of dietary needs. One morning it was French toast stuffed w/fruit compote and powered sugar on top (a guest fav!) along w/turkey bacon, the next morning was egg, veggie & cheese sandwiches served with fruit & muffins (which were homemade & delectable!) There's also oatmeal & energy/granola bars offered. Due to COVID, the meals are served in wax paper, individually wrapped, which took away from the B&B experience but was certainly understandable due to the circumstances. Scott let us know that this was a temporary feature, although many of his guests love the "grab n' go" convenience of the wrapped foods. Pots of hot fresh coffee were on hand as well! Although the breakfasts weren't my fave, I appreciated that Scott can always accommodate his guests preferences such as keto, gluten free, vegan, etc. He's a hard worker! He was always so cordial & hospitable to everyone! In the back of this gorgeous estate is plenty of parking for the guests, Adirondack chairs encircling a fire pit, a deck w/ additional seating & a welcoming "pineapple" sign! The owners here truly live up to the pineapple symbol of welcome w/ their friendly demeanor! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Magnolia Manor B&B and we will without a doubt return to this charming, stately, historic inn!

I stayed here with my boyfriend when we came in town to explore Jamestown. The house is so…read morebeautiful, this was probably the biggest house Ive ever stayed in for a weekend. The inside of the house was more beautiful then the inside and it was decorated with colonial style curtains, pillows and even old style chairs. When it came to the room, the room was great! The best part was the huge bath tub with the jets! The jets felt amazing! and the tub was big enough for 2 people, which was a plus. The shower was really large as well and had a shower spout for your bottom area, which I have never seen before but it was very interesting. The bed was very high and I could barely get on top of it but luckily there was a step stool next to the bed to climb up to get in bed. It had a mini fridge in the room as well which was good, but it would have been better if there were some free beverages inside, like I have seen at other B&B I have been to. The breakfast was just eh and kind of weird honestly. Day one breakfast was like this piece of bread with maybe apples inside and they were individually wrapped and put out inside of a cake dish for whoever is staying at the B&B. There was only lemon water and plain water, and there wasn't much else as far as drinks. I was expecting more than just a weird piece of apple bread for breakfast because we were set for a long day of exploring the town and we wanted to have full stomachs while we were out, but that wasn't happening. There was literally nothing else to eat.....t was kind of strange. The next days breakfast was some sort of breakfast sandwich and that's it! They got the bed part on point in bed and breakfast, but the breakfast part sucked. They need to do better on that end. On a plus they had fresh baked cookies out for guests to have throughout the day and they were sooooooo good!

There isn't much good to be said about an intrusive housekeeping staff, beds that can barely sleep…read morean average person or kitchen staff that can even ruin chocolate pudding but I will make an attempt. There may be a family that benefits from housekeeping that swings a door into your feet at 9am, because they are hanging off of a creaky bed, but it certainly wasn't mine. Never mind the pretentiousness of a pretend cigar lounge, meaning not one to smoke in but just an aesthetic throwback to a time when people actually enjoyed themselves at this location. Not that one would want a cigar after eating chocolate pudding that tastes like it was infused with Trix cereal or any of the other dishes who sacrifice taste for novelty. I would have at least been frightened by the Colonial Williamsburg ghost tour, but after staying at this location, I realized that even the spirits probably wouldn't stick around.​

I'm very mixed about writing this review as the house was/is beautifully decorated and in such a…read moregreat central location, but in comparing this to other B&Bs I have to be honest. First of all, there was an instruction card that came with the reservation however while it did indicate that there is a backdoor, it did not inform that this was the 'main' entrance. There is very limited parking and if you want to park across at the church on or the street, you are at risk of towing. They have no passes for parking in these locations. The beds are their own issue. If you are vertically challenged, you will have great difficulty getting into the main beds. We stayed in a 'suite' (I use this term laughingly as it was just two connecting rooms) that had another room with twin beds. While the main bed seemed to have a mattress from the last century, the twin beds were ancient. The "pillows" that they give you are quite literally flatter than a pancake they would serve you for breakfast. The suite we stayed in was in the front of the house and there is no insulation to cancel ANY of the traffic noises from outside. It was very very stuffy inside and I wasn't able to open a window. We asked for a step stool and were given one that wasn't even as high as a normal step on a staircase. It was still very difficult to get in to the bed. At no time while I was there did I see, hear or meet the host/hostess of the B&B. The only time we met any employee was in the morning during breakfast. These ladies were AMAZING. They almost made up for the lack of any other service or greeting in their friendliness. The breakfast was late the day I was there. There are signs everywhere stating that it would be served at 8:30 but it was closer to 9:30. I'm an early riser so this was a bit of an inconvenience. At least the coffee was available. They had eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, toast, cereal etc. It was set up as a buffet style in a very stylish area of the serving area. The dining room table is gorgeous but there are no placemats to put your plates on, I felt very worried about scratching this gorgeous table. The non guest rooms were fit with comfy areas to just relax and chill after a day of being a tourist. The furniture may not have been the most comfortable, but given how cozy each area was this was easily forgiven. I really enjoyed that each room had a Christmas tree already set up. This is not very handicapped friendly as no matter which way you enter, there are very old steps. The front steps were especially bad. To sum up; Parking; F Comfort; B Room Comfort: C+ Breakfast: A Location: A- Price: C (for our experience it was really really pricey)

Fantastic breakfasts, comfortable accommodations, classy. Laura is an outstanding host.read more

What a pleasant surprise! My mother and I wanted to get away and take an overnight trip and I…read morerandomly chose this B&B. I'm not a B&B person but I believe I am now. I mainly wanted to support local business so opted for a B&B rather than a chain hotel. When we arrived there was a key in the mailbox. We were the only ones here. The owner had stepped out. I didn't expect that level of trust but it immediately made me feel at home and we explored. What a house! Super clean but there are treasures in every corner. Who does the dusting! Barely saw a fleck. This house holds many memories from this family and this city and you can feel it. We stayed in the Captain John Smith suite. The suite is amazing and super cozy. The separate seating room is such a bonus and I agree with the other reviews it's worth the upgrade. As the only guests we looked in all the rooms and you cannot go wrong. Suite or not. First time experiencing a steam shower. It's a nice upgrade. Took me awhile to adjust the power of it. Warning unless you are tall don't go in and turn it to full power. I did stumble across a first. A black makeup rag. How smart. Ladies tend to ruin white rags with our makeup! Breakfast- oh the smells! I was worried that being the only 2 here the breakfast would be lacking. How wrong. I actually feel guilty this food wasn't shared by a larger group. It's indulgent and it was delicious. Southern at its best. I would come back just for that! There was yogurt and fresh fruit, fresh Ike made muffins, skillet potatoes, fluffy eggs, crisp perfection bacon, and peppered tomato slices. They were out of ketchup which turned out to be a blessing bc everything was seasoned perfectly. I ate every bit onmy plate. What a great spread! They normally do buffet style but since it was only us they didn't which did not take away from our bellies! Overall what a treasured stay. The conversations were easy and natural. Very down to earth people who make you feel at home. Ike is warm and inviting and his smile makes you feel warm. I highly recommend the splurge to stay here and make sure you save time to just lounge around!

could not arrange to arrive until after 6pm the staff were so accommodating. Pulled up to the well…read moreappointed parking spaces we choose Independent as our parking space. The outside was so beautifully lighted and inviting. My significant other is hard to impress, and when we pulled up, it blew him away. Then we walked inside and it was even more impressive. Everything was so well decorated and curated down to the smallest of details and pictures we were in the West Wing in the Adams room, which was so incredibly beautiful. I love the gorgeous canopy. Bed woke up to an amazing breakfast of waffles and then the next morning we had baked oatmeal and quiche. Definitely recommend coming here. You're so close to everything. The Inn is gorgeous and the staff are amazing.

We stayed three nights in the Lincoln room and really felt comfortable and rested. It's perfectly…read morecool and quiet in this beautifully decorated room which carries on the presidential theme throughout the inn. The hosts are wonderfully friendly and professional, the breakfasts are totally gourmet and fun to enjoy with the other guests, afternoon wine or cookies are really special and the inn is close to Colonial Williamsburg history park as well as the downtown shops and restaurants! Can't think of anything missing.

Such a beautiful B&B, and perfectly located right between Richmond and Williamsburg! The owners are…read moreso kind and helpful, and it was fabulous staying in such an historic space like this. I slept like a log on the mattress, and really enjoyed having a Keurig right outside of my room. During my stay, owner even provided the surprise of a complementary bottle of local wine to enjoy! I would absolutely return, affordable and cozy!

In a pinch was looking for a little getaway for my wife and I ... not far from home in Richmond but…read morenot too far either. Its a little confusing finding their options using anything except their site directly (vaideninn.com) so GO there instead of anything else. I called and talked to Jess, that was the easiest to do. Booking was done with a link provided over email (but still definitely secure) - frankly, i have spent enough $ thru airbnb and other sites to be happy and book direct. We went with the king bedroom that had a private bath (our one real requirement) and the price is just right too I am rather amazed at how very few reviews there are for this place; I didn't realize that there are quite a few weddings and family reunions that are held nearby. The Vaiden has plenty of southern charm, historic details and quite t jj old feel with modern updates. I've attached a pile of photos to give you a sense of most all of the place. There are areas to be updated, but really didn't notice almost any of it until real close looking around....regardless, what did you expect for a house from the 1780s? Upstairs, to the far right is the smaller room that has I think a full size bed and no private bath. The door to its left is the king size bedroom with a dedicated private bathroom (w shower). To the left, is the two bedroom suite, including a larger bathroom with a clawfoot tub (can be used as shower). Outside the bedrooms is a large sitting area, with a couch and two comfortable chairs; in addition, there is a Keurig with plenty of options and a water tank. Downstairs, there is a large shared sitting area with a few couches immediately to the right of the entry. Off this room, is the kitchenette and a full bathroom with shower. Right in front upon entry is the dining area which has an area for another Keurig and again, there are plenty of options for coffee, tea, etc. To the right of the dining area is the final bedroom suite which I don't recall if was a two bedroom or not, but she did show us a second room with one or two smaller beds and if I recall, a full bathroom. Beyond that, there is a full long kitchen which I think is available when you rent the entire house. The housekeeper (Bonnie) has room beyond that We didn't need a lot of things to do - just a few options nearby. So if wine is your thing, there are least two nearby. Saude Creek vineyards (which we went to) had an amazing musician and good wine (not sweet enough for our tastes except their Muscadine - unavailable though) along with a food truck. There was another winery and brewery in the other direction. If you like casinos, Colonial Downs (Rosie's) is not far at all, but if you've been there, hit I-64 east and you will see another Rosie's but if you want something else, go an hour to Rivers Casino (we went here - talk about packed!). There's also Williamsburg not far away any which has quite its own set of options, including history and restaurants (checkout St George's if you want seafood buffet) and a little stretch of antique shopping. We probably would have done that the following day if it didn't go all rainy :( Bonnie was charming and a joy to talk with towards the end of breakfast. She gave us a nice tour, talked about the house and the area. I didn't mention it before but when booking with Jess, she mentioned and recommended highly the Martha's Kitchen restaurant. I booked a reservation online just in case but that's another review (). Great little getaway spot!!!! Very recommended.

My wife and I recently joined my son and his family for a few days in Williamsburg to celebrate my…read moregranddaughter's 7th birthday. We stayed at The Cedars of Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast. This was a terrific choice. We stayed in the John Rolfe room, which was a second-floor room with a king bed. Every room has a private bath, but we found that this room, original to the home, had a slightly larger bath than some of the others. The owner and host at breakfast was a terrific guy with a great sense of humor, broad knowledge, and a wealth of information about what to do and where to eat in the area. The breakfast was very good and each day featured coffee and orange juice along with healthy selections from the gardens. One day, we had scrambled eggs, ham, and fruit. Another breakfast featured a spinach quiche with home fries and fruit. One small word of caution. If you are a hearty breakfast eater who enjoys bagels, toast, and pancakes in large quantities and intends to skip lunch and have dinner around 6:30 pm, rethink that plan. You will have to stop for lunch or, at the very least, plan to have snacks with you. In fact, the breakfast area had a supply of chocolates and snacks, such as corn chips, popcorn, and potato chips, to take along. The location, right on Jamestown Road across from the College of William and Mary, was only 1/2 mile from Colonial Williamsburg and 5 miles from the Jamestown Settlement and Archaeological Site. Even with a 7-year-old and two seniors, it was an easy walk to Colonial Williamsburg and a short drive to just about any restaurant you would like, from fast food to a variety of cuisines like Chinese, Mexican, and Italian. I have no reservations in recommending this bed-and-breakfast.

We loved this B&B! We stayed in the Juniper room, and it was so cozy, spacious, and a true gem. The…read morelocation is perfect, in the heart of Williamsburg. The parking was easy, the owner even helped me take up the luggage. The breakfast was fantastic, the living room was cozy, and our room was spotless. The owners were so friendly, knowledgeable about the history and the area, and gave us great recommendations.

overall good but not sure I would stay again location was…read morevery good breakfast was ok but not up to the level of many others bnb's I have stayed at. Egg was very under cooked with runny whites, had asked for low carb but got grits as main item and not enough eggs when served family style for the 4 guests the outside needed a bit more maintenance but I understand it is not an easy business so don't want to be too picky

Our stay at the BnB was absolutely fabulous! Kathryn contacted us prior to our visit since we were…read morearriving a little later and provided us all the information we needed to access our room (the "James" room). The house is conveniently located within walking distance to colonial Williamsburg and the rooms are adorable! Breakfast was served at 0900 each day and we had a variety of delicious treats (waffles, frittata, and pastries!). Kathryn was so sweet and gave us some recommendations for the area. The atmosphere of the BnB was a "home away from home", relaxing, and cozy (especially on our first real cold day of the Fall season). Definitely recommend!

Booked a one night stay on the website and drive 6 hours to Williamsburg. Website took my credit…read morecard information and at no point said anything about a minimum two night stay or any limitations. Upon arriving the owner did not know about our booking. Claimed he had not received one. When I showed him the email with the booking information he then contradicted his original story by saying that he sent me an email stating that one night bookings on the weekend were not acceptable. When I told him I had not received an email he became belligerent and said that on the booking rules on the website it states that one night stays on weekends are not accepted. AT NO POINT during the booking process does the website direct you to this page or provide you with that information. When I proceeded to point out that he had my credit card information he responded that he had not charged the card (although there is nothing to stop him from now doing so, and given his lying and belligerence it's hard to trust that the information is secure). When I informed him that he needed to fix his website booking procedures because the website is as I described, he proceeded to insult me in front of my 10 year old son, unnecessarily raising his voice. Not a way to run a business or to act as a reasonable human being. Plenty of great places to stay in Williamsburg. Avoid this one like the plague unless you enjoy being insulted by a belligerent old man with a broken booking website who takes your credit card information without providing service. Probably the worst experience I've had in thirty plus years of traveling. If mistakes have been made and you can't run an effective website there is no need to insult the potential guests that your poor service have inconvenienced. Just awful all around.

We stayed here for our anniversary. First, the location is excellent. The house is very close to…read morethe colonial area. It is also a beautiful house. When we arrived Dick gave us a tour. He showed us our room, including what he called the "three person shower." He offered to join us in the three person shower, which was pretty weird. The home looked like someone bought out a Home Depot in 1990. It needs a modern reno. There are lots of figurines in the room, so it seems like there are always eyes on you. Breakfast involved bananas and peanut butter on toast. We won't return.